Growology

Container Gardening 101: Thrillers, Fillers, And Spillers

Catherine Sherriffs

Whether you have just a small balcony or a sprawling yard, containers are a fantastic way to add beauty to your outdoor space. They look great on a patio, deck, or even strategically placed in the garden. The question is, how do you design the perfect flowering pots? When selecting plants for containers, it’s essential…

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Transplanting Precious Tomato Seedlings Into Bigger Containers

A successful crop of tomato plants is something that brings great joy to many gardeners. Time, effort, and a whole lot of TLC is usually rewarded with a bountiful yield. There’s nothing better than a tomato fresh off the vine, walked just a few steps from the garden to the kitchen. When growing tomatoes from…
May 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Five Easy Foods To Grow From Seed

Whether just starting or a seasoned gardener, feeling overwhelmed at the beginning of each growing season is relatively common. There’s so much to do! From planning our garden beds and starting our seeds to eventually transplanting them into the ground, there’s a lot to consider. Many people choose to buy seedlings from a local greenhouse…
April 12, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Flowers and Vegetables Make Perfect Garden Buddies

There is so much emphasis these days on growing our food that flowers are sometimes forgotten or pushed to the background on our properties. But consider this: flowers are one of the many organic ways of achieving a delicious edible garden that delivers fresh produce all growing season long. Many varieties are not only beautiful…
March 29, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Craving Simplicity? Air Plants Could Be The Answer

There is a houseplant for everybody; even those who don’t have the greenest of thumbs or a whole lot of time or space. Versatile and easy to grow, air plants (Tillandsia) are gaining in popularity in homes around the world. What Are They? They’re called air plants because they don’t need soil or very much…
February 27, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Zero Waste Lifestyle: Regrowing Food From Kitchen Scraps

In the kitchen, a chopping block is a cruel place. Leftover bits and pieces of ingredients that don’t make the cut at mealtime are carelessly discarded. But did you know many of those scraps have more life to give, and that you can easily regrow food with them? Composting is most often touted as the…
February 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs